Podcasts by Soft Revolution
The intersection of art, culture and politics. Hosted by Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen.
Each week Torquil and Ali get together with fellow musicians, actors, and artists to discuss the latest in the world of art, society, culture, and politics. The conversation is lively, free of crap, and with a unique perspective that only these two guys can bring.
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Let's get caught up from 2023-10-03T23:36:46
Ali and Torq haven't spoken in months so we figured why not just let people hear unfiltered what a catch-up between these two would sound like.
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All Bark, No Bite from 2023-04-07T11:00
Strikes everywhere. There's one job AI can replace and that's a politician. Speaking of "politicians", Trump is indicted...now what? Thanks, as always, to EFFIN' BIRDS
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Jenny oh Jenny feat. Jennifer Lena from 2023-03-18T11:00
The Jennifer C. Lena joins the pod to discuss her insights of the last five years, how AI is like spell check on steroids, how nationalization might be the key to solving our woes, and Ali wonders...
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Just Gotta Riff feat. Chilly Gonzales from 2023-01-31T11:00
Last week we received an email from our European correspondent Chilly Gonzales demanding to address Torquil's insane desire to kill all the robots. Well, here he is in all his glory.
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I'm a Racist Against Robots feat. David Maggs from 2023-01-16T12:00
In this episode, we sit down with David Maggs of the Metcalf Foundation to discuss his recent report, "Art and the World After This." David delves into the ways in which the pandemic has affected t...
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Into The Metaverse feat. Michael Wheeler from 2022-11-20T12:00
Michael Wheeler of the SpiderWebShow joins to discuss how technology and theatre intersect. But first: Swifties battle the Ticketmaster monopoly, the mid-terms were not as expected, and Elon is up...
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Lack of a Moral Compass from 2022-10-26T11:00
Compass Artist Management has stopped paying their clients to the tune of over $500k and it's time we step up and change the system. Please help these affected artists at www.compassactorsfund.com ...
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Brush Up Your Farsi feat. Tara Grammy from 2022-10-09T01:44:53
Actor, writer, producer, and activist Tara Grammy joins the pod to discuss the ongoing major protests in Iran. But first - Ali has an idea to massively increase voter turnout, Torq thinks it's ti...
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Mahogany and Ivory from 2022-09-22T11:00
The Queen is dead. Trudeau is a little pitchy. Apple has a maybe-Oscar winner with Will Smith and they don't know what to do about it.
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Arcade Dumpster Fire from 2022-09-06T11:00
- Torq visits England and as usual, has thoughts. - Audiences won't go to your show if you make it kinda a bummer. - Arcade Fire's Win Butler is accused of multiple instances of sexual misconduct...
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Sometimes I Just Wanna Watch 90 Day Fiancee - feat. Kevin Vidal from 2022-08-17T12:00
Kevin Vidal, star of Workin' Moms and Strays joins the pod to discuss what comedy does for his soul, and how to be funny in this current age. But first, Torq and Ali discuss Trumps impending indic...
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WARNING, It's an Algorithm from 2022-07-24T15:04:29
1. Why is the New York Times trying to ruin your summer? 2. Oh, critics. 3. It's like Star Wars and we gotta be the Jedi. 4. The new season of Serial is playing at Congress Soft Revolution is br...
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White People Cosplay from 2022-07-13T13:31:05
Bojo is out, Rogers is down, and we have thoughts. Soft Revolution is brought to you by Effin' Birds - www.effinbirds.com
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It's Just The States of America feat. Stephen Marche from 2022-06-29T10:00
Stephen Marche rejoins the pod to discuss his book The Next Civil War - Dispatches from an American Future, whether Roe's overturning is indeed the catalyst for another civil war, and how Canada ca...
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I No Longer Leave My Heart In San Francisco from 2022-06-21T11:00
Torq is back from tour and he has "thoughts". Also, after two years, the questions is finally asked, "is capitalism inherently evil?"
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The Progressive Way Through feat. AJ Mawani from 2022-06-09T18:50:59
After the dismal performance of progressives in June 2nd's Ontario provincial election, Ali sits down to talk the future of the progressive movement with AJ Mawani, Sr. Manager, Communications for ...
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Strategic Podcasting from 2022-05-26T18:52:42
Another massacre involving children. What ever are we going to do? Then, a conversation about the merits and perils of strategic voting with a cameo by the great Michael Healey.
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Airplane Mode feat. Lucy Ellis and Naomi Jijina from 2022-05-17T11:00
Recent George Brown Theatre School graduates Lucy Ellis and Naomi Jijina join the pod to discuss their wild and revelatory journey going through theatre school during a pandemic. First, Ali and To...
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I Believe In Art feat. Alanna Mitchell from 2022-05-03T11:00
Journalist, author and theatre-maker Alanna Mitchell (https://alannamitchell.com) on how from the depths of the climate crisis there is profound hope. Plus, will the affordability crisis make hobb...
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A Modern-Day Peep Show from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.649879
A Catastrophe for the Night Economy - Torquil's piece in The Atlantic
Art Matters Because It's The Thing I Do! - with CHILLY GONZALES from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.588697
Can we be more like Germany please? Speaking of Germany, we chat with the musical genius Chilly Gonazales from his home in Cologne.
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If You Stand With Hate, You're Standing In It from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.576255
We almost didn't record a podcast this week. But we did, and it's a raw one.
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Addition Not Subtraction feat. Hans Abbing from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.569175
Maybe we shouldn't be burning it down, but adding even more than there was. Enough with the scarcity mindset. Then a fascinating interview with social scientist and artist Hans Abbing where he...
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Angelica, Eliza, and Artists! feat. Miranda Mulholland from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.565794
Miranda Mulholland joins us to talk about the music industry, her incredible advocacy and how she's fighting the good fight. Let's...
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Growing Gains feat. Ravi Jain from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.552847
Torquil is back officially next week, so today we have a rich, revealing, and powerful talk with Ravi Jain, who is the artistic director of Why Not Theatre and a Canadian cultural leader.
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Playing to a Mazda Miata feat. Dr. Dave O'Brien from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.549602
Torq is back from his road-trip across Canada and a check-in on culture from the UK with Dr. Dave O'Brien.
The Hopeful Critic from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.489108
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The Song of Life feat. Michael Hollett from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.481295
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Torq's Going to Ohio feat. Jennifer Lena from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.470838
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Demolition Man Sex Scene from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.462963
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Vaccinate To Congregate - feat. Erica Ehm from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.382644
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Superwoman Erica Ehm on the power of saying YES...
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The Invisible Hand feat. Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.354909
Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent on holding on, being hopeful, and playing 5 billion shows when this is over. Torq also gives the best explanation of NFT ever. Plus, we are now partnering with the...
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Pandemonium feat. Nina Lee Aquino from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.347314
Factory Theatre's artistic director Nina Lee Aquino joins the pod to talk about how Factory has thrived during the pandemic, and how theatre should simply be a thing, not an event. And, some li...
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If You Tweet It, They Will Come from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.294086
Live music at a vaccine pop-up in Toronto! Joe Biden feels unstoppable, but why not legalize marijuana? Finally, take your grief, honour it, and light it with a match.
Tapped Out In The Flame War feat. Caryma Sa'd from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.283975
Renaissance woman Caryma Sa'd on the soul of the anti-lockdown marches, comics and humour that packs a punch and gets her through, and yes, Chris Sky. Plus, what is Broadway's return going to lo...
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Statues and Stories feat. Jenn Lena from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.276526
In the aftermath of the discovery of the remains of 215 children in a residential school in Kamloops, B.C., we ask how can we best deal with the wretchedness of our past, and what do we do with ...
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Life is a Series of Shit Sandwiches from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.268914
Some listener mail, and a long talk on all the amazing things going on in the world.
Want to hear us live? Well, we are headed to Trinity Bellwoods to make it happen July 17th at 2pm. And...
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The Middle Place from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.256466
Just us, and it's a great one. Simone Biles and stage fright. Vaccine passports...again. How can we articulate what the actual "New" New Normal is going to look like? Can we relinquish the fe...
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Due Diligence feat. Jesse LaVercombe from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.248827
Actor and screenwriter Jesse LaVercombe joins the pod to discuss Deep Canvassing and how it changes votes and minds.
But first - do we have a real plan with these vaccine passports? Wher...
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This is About Civilization feat. Nobu Adilman from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.173286
Choir master and co-head of Choir!Choir!Choir! Nobu Adilman asks is there even a point doing a show right now? Plus, how choral singing can never end.
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Everything is a"Must See!" from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.157160
Cliff Cardinal's AS YOU LIKE IT is amazing, and it doesn't matter what any critic thinks. Stratford is re-auditioning their company of CHICAGO...huh? Facebook is the worst, and even Fac...
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Swallowing the Alarm Clock feat. Liisa Repo-Martell from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.144571
Actor extraordinaire and climate activist Liisa Repo-Martell on how her hope on combatting climate change springs from action. But first, the tragic shooting on the set of 'Rust', should there b...
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Travis Scott and his Minions from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.141466
Is 77.5% capacity the new 100%? A peak Torq-rant on the tragic disaster of Astroworld. What happened in Virginia and how we as progressives must learn to share values, and to talk "to" and "wit...
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Ali Momen - HVAC Expert from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.134926
Ali went to a Giveon concert and was shook, Torq rants again on the media, Stephen Sondheim is like Shakespeare, and don't be so hard on Yoko Ono.
Working Rock Musician feat. Michael Rubinoff from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.094995
Come From Away producer Michael Rubinoff joins the pod to discuss the show's closing in Toronto, why commercial theatre matters, and how government support could have saved the show. Also, in a ...
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Ryan Reynolds Needs a Nap feat. Diana Frances and Steve Patterson from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.086107
Diana Frances and Steve Patterson join to discuss their podcast The Canadian Star System and how we can create a system of success in Canada.
First, an update on Joe Rogan and Spotify, and...
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I Love You Torq. Happy Valentine's Day feat. Chris Abraham from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.082952
It was almost two years in the making, but finally, Artistic Director of Crow's Theatre, Chris Abraham joins the pod to discuss his show 'Assembly', life in Lithunia, polarization, and how to be...
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Dyido Says feat. Andrew Kushnir from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.069857
Playwright, actor, and artistic director Andrew Kushnir sheds a personal light on the war in Ukraine.
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We're Broke! Help! feat. Tim Ziegler from 2022-04-20T15:52:31.054144
Financial guru Tim Ziegler with big advice on how to manage your finances and how the most important investment you can make as an artist isn't what you think it is.
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We May Be Old, But We're Good feat. Sarah Slean from 2022-04-19T11:00
Polymath Sarah Slean joins the pod to discuss artistic longevity in an impermanent world and all these past two years have taught there. But first, a new segment called, "Rapid Fire with Ali Mom...
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Stop Playing Darts from 2022-04-13T17:51:11
Hopefully our final conversation on COVID arguing an end to hysteria and that going forward we should accommodate the immunocompromised in the arts sector and a discussion on Jonathan Haidt's ar...
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A Summer of Slaps feat. Jennifer Lena from 2022-03-30T10:00
US correspondent Jennifer Lena joins the pod to chat The Oscars debacle, Marina Abramovic's fundraiser in support of Ukraine, and how loss has permeated our existence and how we move past it. Listen
Throw That Record Out The Window feat. Michael Barclay from 2022-03-15T10:00
Music journalist and writer extraordinaire Michael Barclay has a new book coming about the incredible Canadian music scene fr...
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Sorry About Your Wordle from 2022-02-23T10:00
Just us chickens on the futility of cancelling your New York Times subscription; Cosby, Jian, and the cult of personality; and a reminder that "'all you need is love.”
Thanks to our sponso...
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The Welcome Mat feat. Sean Devine from 2022-02-15T12:00
Artist and activist Sean Devine (www.seandevine.ca) ventured into the streets of Ottawa to speak to some protestors and he joins the pod to share his insights.
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Where Do We Begin? from 2022-01-28T14:21:21
Just us chickens running the gamut on the news of the week including Neil Young and Spotify, Democrats' loss of support approaching the midterms, Boris Johnson's partying, and Taylor Swift being...
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Back With Our European Correspondent feat. Chilly Gonzales from 2022-01-18T12:00
Musical genius and Soft Revolution's European Correspondent, Chilly Gonzales is back with his take on the future of cities, finding true independence as an artist and whether or not he will join...
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I Am Not Defined By Last Week's Episode - feat. Kate Taylor from 2022-01-11T21:54:42
Kate Taylor of the Globe and Mail discusses her latest piece : Listen
The End of the Pandemic Will Not Be Televised from 2021-12-21T01:54:44
A lot has happened since we got together last, and we were here to talk about it all.
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If Music Be the Food of Love feat. Zorana Sadiq from 2021-11-23T12:00
Creator and performer of MixTape, Zorana Sadiq joins the pod on how sound and music has been a protagonist in her life and how to be a better listener.
Two Eyed Seeing feat. David Suzuki&Tara Cullis from 2021-11-16T12:00
The cast and crew of What You Won't Do For Love by Why Not Theatre, including the inimitable power couple David Suzuki and Tara Cullis on their new foray as actors and how artists are key to sol...
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Supply Chain Proof from 2021-10-22T11:00
BC's revival of Footloose!, a long follow-up on Dave Chapelle, will the not-for-profit theatre world become more humane and Torq hates the Macintosh.
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Life Is a Piano feat. James Smith from 2021-10-16T01:36:20
James Smith, a musician, actor, and creator of LESSONS IN TEMPERAMENT on how we are all pianos and how his show opens beautiful windows into the world of neurodiversity.
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Well, That Happened feat. Michael Healey from 2021-09-23T13:05:35
Our first ever guest Michael Healey rejoins the pod to discuss the results of the 44th Canadian election.
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Wonk Revolution from 2021-09-15T15:51:26
The boys go wonky breaking down the culture platforms of all major parties, and a discussion on the People's Party of Canada being a continuing thing in Canada.
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Context is King feat. Kevin Hanchard from 2021-08-19T11:00
Kevin Hanchard joins the pod to discuss the use of the N-word, now and in the future in response to the Shaw Festival's cancellation of Assassins. Torq and Ali first discuss the Canadian electi...
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Artivists feat. Tess Benger and Julia McLellan of Canadian Green Alliance from 2021-08-12T11:00
Tess Benger and Julia McLellan from the Canadian Green Alliance join the podcast to discuss what being an Artivist really means and how we can be making theatre as eco-friendly as possible. Listen
What Does'It'Mean Now? from 2021-07-27T15:44:15
Amanda Smith and Emily Hill from the AFC join the pod to discuss the AFC's new mental health initiatives aimed at curbing the mental health crisis in the arts industry.
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We Have To Get Back Together Again feat. Shad from 2021-07-20T15:12:37
In a first for Soft Revolution, after more than a year, Torq and Ali meet in person at Crow’s Theatre and are joined for a wide ranging conversation by the one and only Shad. It’s definitely bet...
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On a Bed of Frozen Peas feat. Ben Dietschi from 2021-06-30T11:00
Ben Dietschi, a regarded saviour and consultant to arts organizations on the resilience of the not-for-profit arts sector, what makes a successful organization, and a truly hopeful take on our f...
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Cast a Deep Net feat. Dan Mangan from 2021-06-22T15:15:20
Singer-Songwriter and founder of Side Door Access, Dan Mangan on how it might be best to not cast your net wide, but deep, and in an ode to Father's Day, a beautiful distillation of what being a...
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CBT for Society feat. Kelly Nestruck from 2021-06-12T12:00
Globe and Mail's theatre critic J. Kelly Nestruck on the Great Intermission, the confusing and at times debilitating "reopening" plans, the future of theatre, and what it's really like to sit in...
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The Triumph of Hope feat. Chloe Van Landschoot from 2021-05-21T10:00
Chloe Van Landschoot on how being an artist and being a registered nurse blend together into one compelling and expansive world. But first, the news, which...is getting better? And can UFOs fin...
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I Don't Want to Run, I Want to Rock - feat. Amy Millan from 2021-05-15T13:06:55
Amy Millan of STARS and Broken Social Scene co-hosts the pod. We chat about her personal journey with COVID-19, the Canadian government's "Life after vaccination" roadmap, and we embark on, we ...
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Portable People Meter feat. Raina Douris from 2021-04-24T15:11:46
Host of NPR's World Cafe, Raina Douris on how being a radio DJ might forever change, who and what makes her nervous, and her take on this thing called a Portable People Meter.
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This Is Not a PS5 - feat. Waubgeshig Rice from 2021-04-16T10:00
Author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice on how he finds hope, embracing the vast canon of indigenous art, and his prescient Moon of the Crusted Snow. And an article in the Globe and Mail sets Ali ...
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Age of Reason 2.0 feat. Jen Agg from 2021-03-26T11:00
Jen Agg joins the pod to talk through her journey as a prolific restauranteur and all-around incredible human during this pandemic. Also, in a way Torq and Ali ask once again, "What's the plan,...
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Cardi B Doesn't Care feat. Jennifer Lena from 2021-03-19T18:47:17
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Jennifer Lena is back on the pod to discuss "what is a band?", how do we find a collective truth or conversation, ...
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Can't Believe It's Been a Year feat. Deragh Campbell from 2021-03-12T22:28
Deragh Campbell, star of Anne at 13,000 Feet, joins the pod to talk about forming a community to make incredible films, and doing it on micro-budgets. Torq and Ali discuss the year that was and...
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Fancy in a Singlet feat. Dr. Allan Detsky from 2021-02-26T11:50:30
The Merits of The Messaging - feat. Lisa Berry from 2021-02-19T15:56:10
Lisa Berry, one of the stars of Obsidian and CBC's 21 Black Futures on art, blackness, motherhood, and breath.
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Organize, Mobilize, Politicize from 2021-02-12T11:00
Ali is running to be the Ontario Liberal nominee for Toronto-St. Paul's and Torq puts him through his first grilling. See how he does!
He's already seen just how much artists can organiz...
Journal It! feat. Georgia Dow from 2021-01-22T21:46:45
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In Sweatpants at Crow's Theatre feat. Stephen Marche from 2021-01-15T11:00
Renowned writer Stephen Marche joins the podcast for a wide-ranging interview on the impending American Civil War, cultural appropriation, and how the Truth and Reconciliation Report is required...
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We Are In Ascension from 2020-12-17T20:45:04
Just a quick pod that THANK YOU for listening and to wish you the most incredible holidays. Things are looking up! See you in 2021!
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The Most Badly Researched Podcast in North America from 2020-12-11T11:00
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Mendacity! feat. Ronald Deibert from 2020-11-19T11:00
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Career Counselling feat. Mohit Rajhans from 2020-11-12T11:00
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First, a chat about the vaccine, social media (again)...
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Songs About Songs - feat. Carl Newman from 2020-10-31T10:00
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Back to the Future - feat. Antoni Cimolino from 2020-10-23T19:04:54
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Inspiration Cookies feat. Craig Pike from 2020-09-25T10:00:04
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I Accept That Which You Reject feat. Chilly Gonzales from 2020-09-17T10:00:02
Torq is back from his drive cross-country and his drive-in concert and he has thoughts. Then, Chilly Gonzales rejoins the pod to talk all the things.
To hear Chilly's amazing answers to...
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Money Out The Window - feat. Daniel Handler aka Lemony Snicket from 2020-08-28T10:00:40
Daniel Handler aka Lemony Snicket is on for a big and boisterous talk. We recorded right as the NBA was on the verge of shutting down. Perhaps it's time for us all to strike?
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America The Beautiful...Sometimes from 2020-08-21T10:00:14
The Hillbilly Elegy and Us. Back to School. The Democratic National Convention.
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Yes We And! from 2020-08-14T10:00:16
It's just Torq and Ali today and they have lots to talk about including the artist as an entrepreneur, why money direct to artists along with organizations could be the most bang for the buck, a...
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Back to First Principles feat. Jennifer Lena, Nick Duckart and Mariand Torres from 2020-07-24T10:00:03
Torquil is moving cross country so Jennifer Lena guest hosts to talk about her new op-ed, how Ali can feel ok listening to Young T, and answers, "what's going on in America?" Then, an incredible...
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After Hours - Excess to Excellence feat. Jennifer Lena from 2020-07-12T23:31:46
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The Audacity of Mediocrity feat. Deepa Mehta from 2020-06-25T10:00:25
Plants go to the opera in Barcelona. The Trump Show looks like it's closing. Live Nation sucks. Then, an illuminating interview with the fearless Oscar nominated director, Deepa Mehta.
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Art Is a Human Right feat. Jennifer Lena from 2020-06-18T10:00:09
This #ArtsNewDeal is taking more than baby steps. Then, sociologist and author Jennifer Lena (@WITWhat) drops some inspiration and insig...
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#ArtsNewDeal from 2020-06-11T17:47:43
RESET, RELIEF, REBUILD, and REFORM - a lucid and inspirational discussion with Daniel Silver, Mark S. Fox, and Gail Lord abou...
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Confessions, Part III from 2020-05-28T11:19:42
Ali was at Trinity Bellwoods Park and here is his story. Policy needs to be like art - imaginative. Then, a chat with the artistic director of Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Evalyn Parry
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We Do Not Want a Digital Exit from 2020-05-21T10:00:11
The Last Dance is amazing. Drive-ins are a thing, but are they THE thing? Zoom is a clusterfuck. Then, an interview with Charles Spearin and Esmaeel Abofakher about their upcoming musical about...
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Pod Save the Arts from 2020-05-14T10:00:14
It's time for an Artistic New Deal. Enough with the "new normal". Torq's online show inspired Ali. Then, an interview with our future - Caitlin Galichan-Lowe and her incredible grade-11 stude...
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This Ain't Ratatouille from 2020-04-24T10:00:02
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I've Got Plenty Drake from 2020-04-17T11:00:07
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What's the Plan, Stan? from 2020-04-10T10:00:07
Torquil and Michael Healey (@healeytypes) got into a Twitter spat over whether big names giving out their art for free online ruins ...
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Marie Kondo That Sh!t from 2020-03-27T10:00:12
The boys are back talking about Covid-19 and the grief we are all experiencing and how we need to be compassionate and kind to each other in this moment. - even those lined up to buy a video game....
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The Virus Will Not Kill The Arts from 2020-03-23T10:00:07
Torquil and Ali will be back with a full episode on Friday, but in the meantime Ali interviews Dr. Allan Detsky - a renowned doctor, economist, theatre producer and investor. They talk about the v...
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The Second Mountain is a Socialist One from 2020-03-20T12:56:47
Today we talk about well, what do you think? COVID-19 has taken over all our lives. Where do we go from here? Is there a beautiful depth in this dark surface? Where is art's place in it and how do ...
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